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MICHAEL STEPHENS is a leading New Zealand film and
entertainment Lawyer. Michael has been closely involved in
the development of New Zealand's film production and digital
entertainment industry for over 10 years. Michael is the
founding principal of Stephens Lawyers and has a personal
and professional interest in the future of East/West
co-productions, and funding for film, animation and other
digital content projects.

ANTONIO CACACE, born in Sorrento, migrated to New Zealand in
1991. Antonio has an extensive background in the Food and
Beverage industry and in 2002 founded the very successful
La Bella Italia restaurant and shop. Antonio also has been
actively involved in promoting Italian food and culture,
especially the Italian Festival New Zealand.

Rachel Priestley of The Prodigal Daughter – brings
armloads of Italian Gourmet Wine and Food -
artisan-produced Italian tastes to New Zealand after 10
years in Italy as a wine and food consultant, sommelier and
chef. She says "Food and wine was my life and work for 10
years in Italy. I produce all sorts of Italian salumi
products from happy pigs in New Zealand, I have opened six
Italian restaurants in Italy, taught Tuscan chefs how to
cook Tuscan cuisine better, taught male chefs from Puglia in
the South of Italy their own cuisine, and they hated me, in
fact one of them took off and still lives in Denmark."

Roberto has been working in the tourism industry for more
then 25 years, organizing and participating in a vast range
of different activities in this sector, from quiet and
relaxing leisure and cultural tours to the emotions of
full of action and adrenaline adventures.

Rob McGregor is a Wellington public relations consultant and
principal of Accentuate+ Public Relations (Accentuate). With
over 25 years experience in public relations and
advertising, Rob has extensive industry knowledge and
networks.

Gianfranco has operated almost his entire working life in
the Financial Area, setting up and managing worldwide
captive finance companies for the Fiat Group. Gianfranco has
also spent many years as an International Consultant,
providing assistance at General Management level and
offering his technical expertise in Asset-based financing.

LIZ MAXWELL is the principal of ESP Ventures Limited.
Founded in 1998, ESP Ventures project manages business
events from international trade fairs, marketing and PR, to
corporate meetings and incentive and loyalty programmes. Liz
is highly respected in her field and has established strong
networks nationally and internationally within her industry.

Since the early 80's, MARIO LEONTI has specialised in the
ICT industry as a software developer/programmer working with
organisations such as Massey University. Mario has served as
President from 2005 until 2010 and brings to the Chamber
experience and networks which have been instrumental to the
Chamber's growth and success.

Beppe Carrozzino, born in Torino, immigrated to New Zealand
in 2009 after more than 20 years’ service in the Italian
Police Force. Since moving to New Zealand, Beppe began
working in the coffee industry and now has an extensive
knowledge in the hospitality sector. Since 2015, Beppe now
lives in Auckland where he is currently the National
Business Development Manager for a renowned Italian coffee
company. He is a highly personable skilled professional
who is a self-motivated bilingual individual.